Alexandra Neke: Portfolio

DESIGN

This is a selection of work completed while studying at UCLA Extension in Los Angeles. The scope ranges from small residential to more complex commercial design and includes drawings as well as computer generated renderings.

Pen
Pencil
AutoCAD

JACCC PLAZA

The JACCC Plaza. designed by Isamu Noguchi, is a composition of architecture, open space and sculpture. The plaza’s symbolism links present to past generations with reference to shared tradition and culture. This design focuses on illustrating and educating the general public of the Japanese heritage and Culture. The intent is to create a functional, logical and artistic design of a sculpture environment connecting Second and San Pedro Street to the building entries of the JACCC, the Noguchi Plaza and the Aratami Theater. Special attention was given to the creation of spaces and subspaces representing different size seating areas, the redefinition of the building entries and the relationship between the spaces and sculptures. Existing design elements and vegetation have been incorporated in this design.

Pen
Pencil
Colored Pencil

PALOS VERDES RESIDENCE

The purpose of this design is to create a backyard for a private residence in Palos Verdes, California. The yard should be used for entertaining or just taking a stroll in the evening and enjoying the view. The design features a pond with an island, accessible through a pedestrian bridge. It also includes a gazebo, which offers room for about 10 - 15 people. The plant material mainly consists of water-wise native plants and mature trees.

AutoCAD 2010

SUMMERS RESIDENCE

This residential landscape architecture project is to be developed in Los Angeles, California, and designed around an existing building. The objective is to develop a complete landscape concept level design that is clearly understandable. Changes in elevation of at least 5 feet across the site with some slopes to be considered. The set of drawing files include a Site Plan, a Title Sheet, a Staking Plan, a Planting Plan and a Special Illustration Sheet, including 3D views.

VISUALIZATION

3D rendering techniques enable visualization of architectural and design projects. In this Portfolio section various rendering techniques and methods are used to create architectural illustrations and digitally bring them to life.

AutoCAD Architecture 2010

LIVE/WORK LOFT SPACE

This is a concept for a mixed-use live-work loft space in downtown Los Angeles. The space is divided into a full story downstairs area and an upstairs loft area. The developer is asking for a 50/50 dedication to live and work spaces. The client, an animator, was asking to have the downstairs area mainly occupied by his living quarters with a reception area and a small conference room by the main entrance of the building. The loft area should be dedicated to work space and should be accessible from the inside and the outside of the building. The client was asking for an open floor plan with lots of windows and light.

AutoCAD Architecture
Sketchup Pro 8
SU Podium

BARCELONA PAVILION (1929)

The objective is to create a Digital Presentation for Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona Pavilion. A 2D floor plan to a schematic design level of detail is to be created using AutoCAD. A 3D model, using Sketchup, is to be created. 2D and 3D views of the 3D model are to be created using Sketchup, SU Podium and AutoCAD. A final presentation board combining 2D and 3D data is to be created.

GRAPHIC DESIGN

This section shows a small selection of Graphic Design projects including illustrations, poster and billboards, product labeling and print design. Freehand drawings and sketches are also included in this part of the Portfolio section.

Adobe Illustrator

WATCH SELL SHEET

The objective is to create a Watch Sell Sheet including packaging and watch face. Techniques used: Lineart Creation, Typographic Methods, Text effects, 3D effects, Blends, Gradient maps.

Adobe Illustrator

BEVERAGE LABEL

The objective is to create a Beverage Label. Techniques used: Body text, Paragraph and character attributes, Text on a path, Clipping masks, Pattern creation, Path patterns, Gradient Mesh.

Adobe Photoshop

MOVIE POSTER

The objective is to create a Movie Poster. Techniques used: Layer masks, Adjustment layers, Clipping masks, Type effects, Blending Modes, Filter effects.

Adobe Photoshop

MAGAZINE COVER

The objective is to design the Cover of a magazine. Techniques: Selections, Adjustment layers, Layer masks, Clipping masks, Type effects, Blending modes, Filter effects

ARTS

Pencil
Modeling Tools

MONTECITO ESTATE

The objective is to design and create a model of a Spanish Colonial Estate in Montecito, California. The design includes a Spanish-style mansion with a beach facing guest house, an infinity pool overlooking the cliffs, a fruit orchard, tennis court, horse stables and coral and different flower and vegetable gardens.